St Heliers to Islington Bay Rangitoto

Saturday 16 July.  Leader Shaun

Depart from the main boat ramp at St Heliers at 9.30am. Paddle north across the shipping channel to Rangitoto Wharf and then follow the coast in an easterly direction towards Islington Bay, arriving at Ocean Beach around 12ish. Have lunch and depart Islington Bay at around 1pm and then return to St Heliers on the incoming tide.
 
Meet St Heliers Boat Ramp – 9.00am on the water at 9.30am
Depart Ocean Beach, Islington Bay at approx 1.pm
Off the water at 3.30pm
Estimated distance is 21kms 

Suitable for strong & confident paddlers - we will be crossing a busy shipping channel and it can become lumpy, especially if there is a bit of wind or a lot of boat traffic.

Equipment -
Normal kayak safety gear.
Hi-viz clothing and flags.
Lunch

Additional hazards -
Boat traffic - it could be busy out there and we need to make ourselves as visible as possible.
Shipping Channel - stay together as a group and take care to check for oncoming vessels before crossing
Cold - take plenty of warm clothing.

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